Screenings and Preliminary Assessments

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS

Summarize information presented in the PA, using the following as a guide:

1. Pathway(s) affected or of concern.
2. Documented problems - drinking water contamination, groundwater or surface water contamination, documented release, etc.
3. Potential problems - what contamination is potentially present that has not been documented?
4. Unique problems such as an abnormally high death rate among cattle that drink from a creek downstream of the site, a high incidence of cancer among area residents, odor or strange color in well water, etc.

A brief statement of recommended further actions follows the summary of key information. Actions might include sampling of groundwater to determine if neighboring wells have been affected; a full remedial investigation; an XPA to obtain samples to confirm suspected contamination; fencing or other measures to control public access; or no further action.

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